LOS ANGELES, Calif. (October 18, 2007) – Eddie Murphy may be married by the end of the year according to a new report.

Tracey Edmonds, fiance of the “Dreamgirls” star told People, the couple is moving toward their nuptials.

We’re coming close,” Edmonds said. “It’ll be before the end of the year. . . . And some place far away and fun.”

Though Murphy’s reportedly made some hefty paychecks thanks to movies like “Norbit,” don’t expect a gigantic affair.

“It’s just going to be very close friends and family, but very romantic,” Edmonds said. We’ll have a good time.”

Edmonds and Murphy got together not long after the actor split with Spice Girl Mel B, in 2006.

Both were previously married and both have children.

“There will be some adjusting,” Edmonds said of bringing their families together, “but I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.

“Eddie’s got some fantastic, beautiful, fun kids and I’ve got two wonderful boys, so it’ll be nice to get everybody together.”